Daily Archives: September 29, 2009

Before an interview begins and after it ends, Shamar Graves typically will greet a reporter with a hand shake and a “God bless.” That’s why it wasn’t so surprising to hear Graves say Tuesday that he’s become more spiritual since losing his tight … Continue reading →

Wondering the reason Rutgers’ offense has struggled so far this season? Wondering how the Scarlet Knights plan on improving an attack that ranks next-to-last in the Big East? Who better to turn to than Rutgers’ offensive captain? Ryan Blaszczyk, his hands still bloodied from … Continue reading →

Rutgers just got finished with the first of three practices during the bye week, and the news of the day is really no surprise at all: Tom Savage was held out while Dom Natale took the snaps at quarterback. Savage, still recovering … Continue reading →

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Scarlet Nation's original spring practice preview series returns with a complete rundown of the team position by position. We'll start things off with a look at the quarterback position and how it is shaping up heading into a new season of Rutgers football.

Spring camp is important for everyone involved with Rutgers football, but some players proved themselves long before the snow (hopefully) melts this spring. We take a look at five proven players for Rutgers and who is in line for the "Brian Leonard treatment" this April.

PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- In a group setting before practice at the RAC, senior guard Myles Mack discussed his standing in the school history books and his decision to stay through an agonizing coaching change as he prepares for his final home game in a Rutgers uniform.

The two squads were a combined 0-3. It's never a good sign when you lose to an in-state opponent. And both the men and women did just that, losing to Monmouth. What concerns me even more in the case of the men is that it was Monmouth's first win...ever. Monmouth is in its second year […]

Tweets and articles and finger pointing. And a letter from President Barchi to Senator Lesniak. A week ago today, our Dave White posted an article here about things a-happenin' regarding basketball facilities. The news was apparently very gloomy about hoops and facility upgrades. But things were percolating. And then a white knight was apparently on […]

Tymir Oliver, a three-star defensive end out of Philadelphia, is set to visit Rutgers on Monday (NJ.com, March 1). Oliver, a 265-pound junior from West Catholic Preparatory High School, will visit the school with his mother. While he has already secured offers from Boston College, Pitt, Virginia, Connecticut, UMass and Temple, the Scarlet Knights are currently […]

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Jerry CarinoJerry Carino has covered sports for the Gannett New Jersey newspapers since 1996 and has been on the college basketball beat since 2003. A native of Old Bridge, he also teaches journalism at Kean University.E-mail Jerry

Josh NewmanJosh Newman has worked for the Press since September 2004 and began covering Shore Conference sports full time in September 2006. He is a 2004 graduate of Springfield College with a degree in communications/sports journalism.E-mail Josh

Ryan DunleavyRyan Dunleavy has covered Rutgers athletics for more than a decade, dating back to his days as a student at his alma mater. He became New Jersey Press Media’s Rutgers women’s basketball beat writer in 2009 and Rutgers football beat writer in 2013. Since joining the staff in 2004, the Morris County native also has covered the NFL, MLB, NBA, the Somerset Patriots and high school sports.E-mail Ryan